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NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 15, 2014
An alternative oil investment that hinges on infrastructure needs

Nontraded energy BDC provides funds for exploration and drilling.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS DEC 15, 2014
United Capital acquires $320 million AUM adviser

California-based Valley Wealth is firm's third – and largest – acquisition this year.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS ETFS DEC 15, 2014
Goldman Sachs explores liquid alternatives in the ETF world

Can Goldman Sachs put ETF investors on a liquid diet?

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2014
Is the 401(k) tax break in danger?

A group of big companies release an economic study aimed at preserving tax incentives, which may be on the table during budget negotiations on Capitol Hill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 15, 2014
Broker to the stars, Bambi Holzer, barred from securities industry

Finra accused Bambi Holzer of lying to one of her former broker-dealers in sales of Provident Royalties deals. Now she's barred from the securities industry. Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 15, 2014
Ex-Wedbush broker wins $4.2M from firm

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 14, 2014
Mariah Acap's test of time management

Youn adviser's first year in the advisory business has cemented her resolve to become a full-fledged financial adviser, even if some things are taking more time than she expected.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 14, 2014
Taxes can be 'lots of fun' for young adviser Treavor Dodsworth

About eight months into his tenure at NorthWest Financial Services Inc., adviser's been putting his tax know-how to work.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2014
Latest twist in robo-advice: Actively managed funds

Untested approach compared to adding cyanide to cupcakes

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 14, 2014
Are you in for a big capital gain tax hit?

Six years into the bull market, losses booked from the financial crisis have all been used up. Owners of actively managed funds may see some damage.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2014
RIAs to control 28% of assets by 2018: Cerulli

Dual registrants are a key driver of growth for the segment, which holds 20% of assets today, the research firm said.

By Bianca Flowers
NEWS EQUITIES DEC 14, 2014
Maybe the Fed isn't going to raise rates next year

Paul Krugman is skeptical of the consensus for a rate hike. <i>Plus:</i> The risky downside of oil's slide, passive investing all the rage, Congress actually does something, Americans turn bullish.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2014
A whirlwind of change — transitioning into the financial planning industry

By Kelly McNerney
The next great opportunity for investment advisers
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2014
The next great opportunity for investment advisers

As baby boomers retire, advisers must engage `Generation Now'

By Mark Bruno
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2014
Creating community

Advisers are missing many opportunities to expand their practices and serve their clients, but they could capture these by creating deeper relationships with their clients, according to Anthony DiLeonardi, managing partner, Third Quarter Advisers.

By Alison and Mark Gaynor
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2014
Expanding ownership

By Alison and Mark Gaynor
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2014
The youth movement

By Alison and Mark Gaynor
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2014
Helping clients cope with grief

By Alison and Mark Gaynor
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2014
Leading with the right

By Alison and Mark Gaynor
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2014
A 'must have' tool

By Bloomberg